For once, when a 25-year-old Mamitha Baiju is cast opposite a 51-year-old Suriya , the film acknowledges the age difference. Venky Atluri, who last directed Lucky Baskhar, is back with a light-hearted film. If his previous romances cast his protagonists on somewhat equal footing, Vishwanath & Sons explores a skewed power dynamic. That is not to say the film doesn’t have its Boomer moments. Thankfully, it sticks the landing.
Except Venky is aware that this is not 1912, so he’s careful about how he lets Sanjay and Maddy’s relationship unravel. Geetha died in Chennai in September 2025 at the age of 86 from age-related health issues. the team revealed that Radhika shot a comedy scene for the film minutes after learning of her mother, Geetha Radha’s, death While talking about the film’s shoot.
Vishwanath & Sons deals with some pretty weighty issues like childhood trauma, ostracisation by society and family due to whom you love, and more importantly, a man with no apparent interest in parenting who shopped for a baby like it was a Rolex. Because he’s rich, Sanjay solves issues with his money and social capital. With Vishwanath & Sons, Venky is smart enough to answer most of the questions that pop through your head while watching the film. He delivers a comedy-drama that’s self-aware in places and blind to its own trappings in others. Think of the film as something similar to Jean Webster’s novel Daddy-Long-Legs. He’s not as careful about it when it comes to the supporting characters. Unfortunately, this means the film wavers between Boomer energy and Gen Z sensibilities in its ideology. But the film ensures to deal with these head-on at some point, even though it goes about it in a roundabout way. Maddy has her full life ahead of her, but falls head-over-heels for someone who has lived almost half his life. She’s even ready to make some questionable decisions, but the film thankfully doesn’t let her go through them. That is not to say the film only has serious moments; most of it is a string of funny moments. Venky falls for the same commercial trappings we saw in the 90s While trying to elevate his hero. In this economy, it’s not really impressive to have a minister on speed dial or to have throwaway money enough to buy a hotel on the spot. The way some side characters are treated for gags leaves a bad taste in the mouth and comes across as classist. The lead also spends enough time schooling everyone, without really looking inward. No one in the film gets grace unless there’s a sob story involved. “Look at the immense respect she is giving to her craft. That dedication is exactly why she has sustained such a legendary career to this day. One is my mother, the other is my guru Bharathiraja. Words cannot describe this pain. Words fail me. My heart feels heavy. Their memories and life lessons have taught me and will remain with me forever.”
It reflects the deep love and respect she holds for herself and for everything cinema has given her,” he said.
Earlier reporting noted: Radhika Sarathkumar shot comedy scene for Vishwanath & Sons minutes after learning about her mother Geetha’s death Filmmaker Venky Atluri recently shot a promotional video for his upcoming film, Vishwanath & Sons, with actors Suriya , Mamitha Baiju, and Radhika Sarathkumar . Earlier reporting noted: Suriya , who shares a close relationship with Radhika and her family, also praised the actor’s dedication. Earlier reporting noted: After filmmaker Bharathiraja ’s death this year in June, an emotional Radhika said, “There were two people who made me who I am today.
